The Copper River Watershed Project promotes a salmon-rich, intact watershed to support culturally diverse communities by forming partnerships for watershed-scale planning and projects.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$774K
+12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$83K
-15.1% YoY
Grant Count
9
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-24.5% YoY
About Copper River Watershed Project
Based on IRS filings
Copper River Watershed Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CORDOVA, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $774K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $773,588 | $690,058 | $623,104 |
| Revenue | $2,697,791 | $3,464,680 | $2,822,578 |
| Expenses | $2,604,334 | $3,333,511 | $2,765,661 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,731 | $5,436 | $-38,546 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Copper River Watershed Project
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fairbanks Soil & Water Conser ($10,000), Homer Soil and Water Conserva ($10,000), Kodiak Soil and Water Conserv ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Soil and Water Anchorage, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $8,895 |
| Citizens Against Noxious Weed Anchorage, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $8,000 |
| Fairbanks Soil & Water Conser Fairbanks, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $10,000 |
| Homer Soil and Water Conserva Homer, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $10,000 |
| Kenai Watershed Forum Soldotna, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $9,993 |
| Kodiak Soil and Water Conserv Kodiak, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $10,000 |
| Metlakatla Indian Community Metlakatla, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $9,172 |
| Southeast Alaska Watershed Co Juneau, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $7,015 |
| Tyonek Tribal Conservation Di Anchorage, AK | Invasive Plant Mini-Grant | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Morse | Executive Dir. | 40 | $86,985 |
| Alexis Cooper | Account. Mgr. | 40 | $77,978 |
| Lisa Docken | Executive Dir. | 40 | $42,730 |
| Matt Piche | President | 1 | — |
| Nelly Hand | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Caitlin McKinstry | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Tenley Nelson | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Steve Richards | Director | 2 | — |
| Sunshine Meitzner | Director | 2 | — |
| Gloria Jones | Director | 2 | — |
| Dan Gorze | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper River Watershed Project?
Copper River Watershed Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CORDOVA, AK. It holds $774K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Copper River Watershed Project?
As of 2024, Copper River Watershed Project holds $774K in total assets with $2.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $83K in 2024.
Where does Copper River Watershed Project operate?
Copper River Watershed Project has awarded grants in Alaska.
What size grants does Copper River Watershed Project award?
In 2024, Copper River Watershed Project awarded 9 grants totaling $83K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Copper River Watershed Project's EIN?
Copper River Watershed Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0162546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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